Tag: cancer
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Understanding Chronic Inflammation: Causes, Risks, and Prevention
Have you ever noticed a red, swollen bump after an injury or insect bite? That’s acute inflammation—your body’s natural defense mechanism to heal itself. Similarly, inflammation can occur inside your body as well. This presents differently as symptoms that may seem unrelated. When inflammation persists for months or even years without an apparent cause, it…
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Alternative Support Strategies for Prostate Cancer: Beyond Standard Treatments
Prostate cancer treatment often includes surgery, radiation, or hormone therapy, each with its own benefits and side effects. While these conventional approaches are effective, many men seek complementary strategies to enhance recovery, manage side effects, and improve overall well-being. Prostate cancer is commonly treated with surgery (prostatectomy), which removes the prostate but can lead to…
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Coping with Nausea and Appetite Loss During Chemotherapy: Holistic Tips that Help
Chemotherapy is a life-saving treatment, but its side effects particularly nausea and appetite loss can make eating a challenge. Comfort and nutrition throughout this trying time can be enhanced by knowing the causes of these symptoms and how to treat them holistically. Why Nausea and Appetite Loss Happen Chemotherapy affects rapidly dividing cells, including those…
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Coaching for Cancer: Fighting Back with a Holistic Approach
Cancer is one of the toughest battles a person can face. Cancer treatment can challenge a patient’s endurance to an unmatched degree due to its physical, emotional, and mental toll. Renowned oncologist Dr. Rajeev highlights that overcoming this obstacle calls for a comprehensive strategy that fortifies the body, mind, and soul in addition to medical…
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The Power of Antioxidants: Protecting Your Health from Free Radical Damage
Understanding Free Radicals and Oxidative Stress Before diving into antioxidants, it’s important to understand free radicals, these are harmful molecules that form naturally in our bodies and come from things like pollution, cigarette smoke, junk food and sunlight. Because of their unequal electron count, these compounds are extremely reactive and have the potential to harm…
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The Evolution of Cancer Care: A Holistic Approach – Insights from Dr. Chanchal Goswami
Over the past ten years, there has been a significant change in the way cancer is treated, moving away from a strictly medical approach and toward a more patient-centered, multidisciplinary paradigm that prioritizes prevention, early detection, and overall health. Important insights on how cancer treatment has changed and how patients, caregivers, and physicians can collaborate…
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From Frying to Fresh: How Cooking Methods Can Impact Cancer Risk (And What to Do Instead)
We all love the sizzle of a grill or the crispy crunch of fried dishes, but did you know that high-heat cooking methods can create dangerous compounds from seemingly harmless food? These compounds can, in turn, increase your risk of cancer. The good news? Small modifications in how you cook can drastically minimize risks while…
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Gentle Ways to Manage Cancer-Related Fatigue: From Restorative Yoga to Herbal Support
Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is not just ordinary tiredness—it’s a persistent, overwhelming exhaustion that doesn’t improve with rest. In contrast to ordinary fatigue, CRF can be brought on by anemia, stress, inflammation, or cancer therapies, making daily tasks feel draining. Thankfully, mild, all-encompassing methods can help control chronic weariness and enhance quality of life. Understanding Cancer-Related…
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Financial Toxicity in Indian Cancer Care: When the Cost of Survival is a Lifetime of Debt
Cancer is not just a health crisis—it’s a financial disaster for many Indian families. While fighting the disease, patients and their loved ones often face crushing medical bills, pushing them into lifelong debt. This is called “financial toxicity”—when the cost of treatment harms a family’s economic stability. The Crushing Weight of Out-of-Pocket Expenses Cancer treatment…
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Understanding the Role of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in Cancer Care
Cancer is a complex and challenging disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Even though contemporary therapies like radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery are frequently employed, many patients also seek extra help from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). For thousands of years, TCM has been utilized to encourage healing and balance in the body because of its…